Sick boys

I have officially learned what it is like to worry about your children when they are sick. It is just so pitiful to see them suffer and not being able to take away any of the uncomfortable parts of being sick.

Last Monday night, Emory starting having a cough and a runny nose. I just thought it was a cold, but I thought we should probably get it checked out just in case. I picked him up from day care on Tuesday and he was completely hoarse! It was so sad. He kept trying to cry and nothing was coming out. So, I took him to the pediatrician and she detected some wheezing. So, she got concerned with RSV. She did the test while we were in the office though and it came out negative! Yeah! So, she just prescribed some breathing treatments for him to help open up his airways. He of course hates them, but has been getting better with at least holding still while taking them. Here is a picture of our pitiful little boy...

Doesn't this just break your heart?

Cooper has been much better overall than Emory. He has really just been congested. He started to cough a ltitle bit, but I think it is only from the nose gunk running down the back of his throat. The congestion doesn't seem to be in his lungs like it does with Emory. We have been very careful about keeping the boys separated, which I think has helped. We have separate burp clothes, pacifiers, etc now. We even sanitize between touching the boys. So, hopefully Cooper won't get any worse. The good news is that I am feeling better. So, hoepfully my good immune system will transfer to them quickly.

This week has really made me feel like a mom. I know it sounds funny...I have been a mom now for 13 weeks, but it really just brought my understanding of being a mom to a whole new level. It isn't just about going through the routine and catching the good stuff in between. It really breaks your heart when there is nothing you can do to take away their pain. I know I can't protect my boys from everything, but I sure want to try...